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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.21, 1,294.09 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.21, 1,294.09 and 315.08 is: 472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.21 : 1,294.09 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.21/1,294.09 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.21x = 1,294.09 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.21x = 407,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,734.62/863.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.35

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